Nicolas Raskin says he is “really happy” at Rangers but remains uncertain over whether he will stay beyond the current season, as manager Derek McInnes admits he would welcome the midfielder continuing at Ibrox.
The 25-year-old Belgium international had been widely expected to leave after the 2026 World Cup, having featured for his country as they reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual winners Spain.
Raskin’s position appeared less certain after he missed several matches amid speculation over his future. However, he has since become a regular in McInnes’ side.
“Of course, when you’re an ambitious player, you want to keep going higher and higher and higher,” Raskin said. “So I thought there was a point where maybe I could try to go and get a new challenge after the World Cup.”
He stressed that he had not been seeking a move away from the Scottish Premiership club, where he has played since joining from Standard Liege in January 2023.
“I’ve never been pushing for something because I’m really happy here, it’s a big club,” Raskin said. “This club helped me to join the Belgian national team, which is a big thing. So I’m really calm with that.”
Raskin added that he would consider an offer if it suited all parties, but said he did not feel the need to force a transfer. Asked about the prospect of a new deal, he replied: “I don’t know, it’s not up to me. It’s up to the club.”
“I’m just trying to work every day as hard as I can and try to give a good performance on the pitch and see what happens,” he said.
McInnes said he had also expected Raskin to move on, but suggested the midfielder was committed to helping Rangers challenge for success.
“I’m enjoying working with him, but equally I understand players may well have other aspirations,” the Rangers manager said. “Nico said to me that he could have had one or two things that he could have jumped at in the transfer window.”
McInnes said Raskin was “keen to be here and be part of a successful team”, while making clear that any decision over a longer-term agreement would involve the club, player and his agent.
“Unless something comes up that really turns his head and really turns Rangers’ head, then we keep working together,” McInnes said. “And how long that remains, whether it’s to the end of the season or whether it’s beyond that, too many things can happen.”
